Back to all news
Web3

How Brooklyn prosecutors and the FBI took down a massive crypto fraud network targeting Russian speakers

CoinDesk·October 15, 2026·1 min read
How Brooklyn prosecutors and the FBI took down a massive crypto fraud network targeting Russian speakers

Brooklyn prosecutors and the FBI dismantled a massive crypto fraud network targeting Russian speakers. The scheme allegedly stole tens of millions through Russian-language Facebook ads and fake advisers, then targeted victims again with fake recovery offers. The takedown highlights cross-border enforcement efforts.

Read at CoinDesk
Daily crypto arcade

Read the news, then play it.

Chainshorts turns crypto headlines into a daily game. Catch up in 60 words, then jump into daily lucky draws for a shot at the pot.

Open ChainshortsGet it on the Solana dApp Store